Apple has confirmed that its highly anticipated AI-powered suite, Apple Intelligence, will be launching in India in April 2025. This new suite marks a significant step forward for Apple’s AI capabilities in India, which until now were limited to a few features like the Clean Up tool. In a recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook revealed that the rollout will support multiple languages, including localized English for India, bringing features like Writing Tools, Smart Reply, and ChatGPT integ

With the Union Budget 2025 just around the corner, India’s stock market is experiencing increased volatility. The India VIX, a key indicator of market fluctuations, surged by over 5% leading up to Budget day. Historically, the market has shown a mix of both gains and losses on the day of the Budget announcement and in the lead-up to it. The benchmark NSE Nifty 50 index has seen varying movements, with large swings in previous years, making it difficult to predict the immediate market re

In December 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated warning regarding a voluntary recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to the presence of undeclared milk. Frito-Lay, the maker of the popular chips, identified a batch of 13 oz bags that may contain milk as an ingredient, which was not disclosed on the packaging. The affected bags, which were sold in Oregon and Washington, carry an expiration date of February 11, 2025. The issue was first raised by a consum

Ahead of their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoff tie against Togo, Team India has made extensive preparations, ensuring that the squad is well-acclimatized and sharp for the upcoming matches at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. The team, led by Captain Rohit Rajpal, consists of seasoned players like N Sriram Balaji, Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Mukund Sasikumar, alongside debutants Rithvik Bollipalli and Karan Singh. Captain Rajpal emphasized the importance of team cohesion and getting used to th

In a tragic incident on Thursday morning, three workers are feared dead, and nearly 30 others have been injured after a roof slab collapsed at an under-construction cement factory in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. The roof slab was being laid as part of the construction work at the JK Cement plant when it suddenly gave way, trapping more than 50 workers under the debris. Panna's superintendent of p

Mumbai’s urban mobility is set for a major transformation with the introduction of a unified ticketing system called Mitra. The new platform, announced by the Maharashtra government, will allow commuters to use a single card or mobile application to access various public transport services, including local trains, BEST buses, Metro rail, and even app-based cabs. The initiative was revealed after a meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Railway M

Union Minister of Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that India will soon host the popular DeepSeek AI model, developed by a Chinese startup, on Indian servers to address privacy issues. This move is part of India's broader strategy to bolster its AI capabilities, with Vaishnaw also announcing plans to develop the country's own foundational AI model in the coming months. In addition to this, Vaishnaw highlighted the creation of a common computing facility wit

Extended Economic Slowdown Expected: Maneesh Dangi, the CEO of Mosaic Asset Management, predicts that India's ongoing economic slowdown will last for at least another year and a half, contrary to the more optimistic views of many market participants. He believes the country is in the midst of a cyclical slowdown, which is a recurring phase in the economy. Dangi explains that such slowdowns typically last for five to seven quarters and do not recover without substan

Overview of China’s Technological Progress and India’s Struggles In the first paragraph, Nithin Kamath highlights the significant technological progress made by China, particularly in AI with startups like DeepSeek. Kamath draws a historical comparison between China and India’s development, noting that both countries had similar per-capita GDP in the 1960s and 7

Gongadi Trisha, the rising star of Indian women's cricket, made history by becoming the first player to score a century in the ongoing Women's T20 U-19 World Cup. Her dazzling 110* off 53 balls guided India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland in their Super Six encounter. India posted a massive 208/1, and Scotland was bowled out for a mere 58 runs. Trisha, who had previously shown great form with scores of 49 and 40 in the tournament, has been one of the standout players for

Gold prices in Delhi hit an all-time high of Rs 83,750 per 10 gram on Wednesday, marking a significant rise of Rs 910 from the previous trading session. The surge was attributed to increased demand from jewellers and retailers. The 99.9% purity gold, which had closed at Rs 82,840 per 10 gram on the previous day, experienced a sharp rise, continuing its upward momentum seen earlier this year. From January 1, gold has jumped Rs 4,360 or 5.5%, reflecting a steady demand for the precious metal.

 As the Union Budget 2025 approaches on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to address rising concerns over high inflation and shrinking disposable incomes, with a focus on tax relief for salaried individuals. One of the most anticipated measures is the potential increase in the standard deduction for salaried employees. Under the current system, a standard deduction of Rs 75,000 is available for those opting for the New Tax Regime, while the Old Tax Reg

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy proudly announced that the state has secured approximately Rs 1.8 lakh crore in investments during his recent visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This marks a significant milestone for the state, with the Chief Minister emphasizing the importance of these investments in bolstering Telangana's economic growth. Taking a dig at the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Reddy refuted their claims

A recent report by global analytics firm FICO has highlighted the increasing threat of scams in India's real-time payments (RTP) ecosystem. According to the survey, over one-third (34%) of respondents have lost money to scams, paying for goods, services, or investments that were never delivered. The report further reveals that 60% of respondents have received messages from scammers, and 54% reported that friends or family members have been scammed. Despite fewer people reporting

Rajesh Magow, the Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, has shared his expectations for the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing the long-standing demand of the hospitality sector for "industry" status. Speaking ahead of the budget presentation on February 1, Magow stressed the importance of addressing this demand to unlock the full potential of the hospitality and tourism sectors. In an interview with PTI, Magow highlighted the government's commendable efforts

India and China recently concluded a two-day foreign secretary-level meeting where several important decisions were made, marking a step toward stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral relations. The most significant outcome was the agreement to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra during the summer, which has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of this sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake in Tibet is expected to ease tensions and foster people-

Uttarakhand is set to enforce its Uniform Civil Code (UCC), making it the second state after Goa to establish a consistent legal framework for marriage, divorce, property, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. The Code comes into effect almost a year after being passed in the state assembly, fulfilling one of the BJP's key election promises in the 2022 state elections. A central feature of the UCC is the mandatory registration of live-in relationships, with severe penaltie

Pakistan and Nepal breezed through their respective fourth-place play-off matches in the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Pakistan, with a strong performance from pacer Haniah Ahmer, who took 4 wickets for 20 runs, defeated Samoa by 52 runs. Pakistan posted a total of 136/8 with contributions from Maham Anees (28) and Fatima Khan (25). In reply, Samoa could only manage 84 runs in 18.5 overs. Quratulain Ahsen (2/13) and Fatima Khan (2/19) supported Hani

 Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have surged to an all-time high, climbing 0.43% from Thursday's rates, reaching Rs 79,970 for contracts expiring on February 5, 2025. The precious metal has seen an upward trajectory this week, following a climb in spot prices which also touched record highs. As of 6:50 a.m. on Friday, gold's spot price in India stood at Rs 79,980 per 10 grams, according to the India Bullion Association. Despite the earlier rise, prices cooled o

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed immense optimism for India's future, declaring that the country has entered its golden era of economic growth. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Naidu highlighted that India's economy is poised for significant growth, predicting it will register the fastest incremental GDP growth from 2028 onwards. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and emphasized the stability provided